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The Orchards School

Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QN

Good

Inspected 5 March 2024

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
3–9
Ages
233
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About The Orchards School

The Orchards School is an academy sponsor led in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 233 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BLACK PEAR TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Worcestershire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–9
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
233 / 300 (78%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.4%
Free school meals
5.7%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
18.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

7.2%
Overall absence
23.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
16
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24
12.16
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24
£40,824
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 21% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,663 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,957
Spend per pupil
£9,039
Income per pupil
38%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QN
Phone
01527872271
Head Teacher
Marina Rumney

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Orchards School?
The Orchards School is an academy sponsor led in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does The Orchards School have?
The Orchards School has 233 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Orchards School's Ofsted rating?
The Orchards School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).
Is The Orchards School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Orchards School is part of THE BLACK PEAR TRUST.
Where is The Orchards School?
The Orchards School is located at Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QN.

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